Mary’s recipe for happiness

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Our annual list of the UK &Ireland’s wealthiest stars aged 30 or under –and what they’ve spent it on

1-4 WEEKS BEFORE For the pie Assemble and freeze. For the sides Prepare the roast potatoes, make the cabbage and the cranberry sauce, then freeze until needed. 2 DAYS BEFORE For the turkey Brine and c

An extra-special Christmas feast full of your traditional favourites with tasty twists that won’t blow the budget